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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 362.94 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 362.94 and 97.62 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 362.94 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/362.94 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 362.94 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 35,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430.20/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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